New Veterans “Repairs for Heroes” program in Blount County TN

October 12, 2017. V2VT announced their new collaborative veterans housing program with Blount County Habitat for Humanity (BHfH) and Maryville AMVETS Post 22 (Post). “Repairs for Heroes”; repairs veterans/military mind, body, spirit and home.

From concept to execution, the program and its 1st project took 30 days to complete!

September 15th – Karl, Kathy and Ed Junod met for a 1-hour concept meeting which concluded with a memorandum of understanding between V2VT and BHfH for a new veterans’ home repair program in Blount County. “Increasing our service to Veterans has always been a goal of mine.” Kathy Jackson

September 22nd – BHfH (Kathy Jackson & Construction Manager Doug Jenkins), and V2VT meet with Post Commander Mark Fredrick and Vice Commander Johnny Titlow. A new veteran repair five-step program was formed using V2VT’s mentoring program. The team agreed to initially repair 3 veteran’s homes. The Post identified the first veteran candidate, USMC Frank Gray who needed his roof repair. Johnny Titlow was assigned as the veteran’s mentor.

September 29th – BHfH’s CM Doug Jenkins inspected and submitted a repair report. The $3,800.00 proposal was prepared, submitted and funded by BHfH contractors and vendors. The proposal included removing and replacing the roof plywood sheathing & shingles and repairing damaged rafters. Gutters and downspouts were not included in the original proposal; however, the roofing contractor agreed to provide and install them at no additional cost.

October 12th – Work began and was completed the next day. Here is a link to today’s progress photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/d2wXzIvsp4zAY7Ni2

With God’s help, the three organizations came together with a simple vision: to help veterans and their families live in healthy and safe home. The mission was made possible because of two veteran/military friendly Blount County organizations’ generosity: Anderson Lumber Company and their partners, provided the lumber and roofing material and RC Roofing supplied the labor. Anderson Lumber is in Maryville and RC Roofing is in Townsend.

RC Roofing Foreman Doug Jenkins and mechanic Chad Amburn

An integral part of the program is the body, mind and spiritual well-being of the veteran.

V2VT’s initial intake process assesses the immediate and special needs of the veteran. Inquiries about physical & mental health, depression, suicidal ideation, and VA services including Chaplain services are reviewed. After the interview, several needs were identified and a plan of action was prepared. Frank will begin the plan immediately.

All of us are grateful to God for allowing us to work collectively to help our military brothers and sisters.

Semper Fi!

This expeditious program will allow veterans to stay in their own home and improve their quality of life including the mind, body and spirit. Please join us in the mission by contributing to the Blount County Veterans’ Home Repair Program. Donate to help save lives!

Blount County Home Repair Program

We believe our heroes should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. If you are a veteran or a veteran’s spouse and need or know a veteran who needs help with a home repair please call us @ 865-336-2624 or leave a message below.